Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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| Subject | Regulatory act reference a | As amended by | Applicable to versions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Permissible sound level | Directive 70/157/EEC | ||
| 2. | Emissions | Directive 70/220/EEC | ||
| 2a. | Emissions (Euro 5 and 6) light-duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | ||
| 3. | Fuel tanks/Rear protective devices | Directive 70/221/EEC | ||
| 4. | Rear registration plate space | Directive 70/222/EEC | ||
| 5. | Steering effort | Directive 70/311/EEC | ||
| 6. | Door latches and hinges | Directive 70/387/EEC | ||
| 7. | Audible warning | Directive 70/388/EEC | ||
| 8. | Rear visibility | Directive 71/127/EEC | ||
| 8a. | Indirect vision devices | Directive 2003/97/EC | ||
| 9. | Braking | Directive 71/320/EEC | ||
| 10. | Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) | Directive 72/245/EEC | ||
| 11. | Diesel smoke | Directive 72/306/EEC | ||
| 12. | Interior fittings | Directive 74/60/EEC | ||
| 13. | Anti-theft and immobiliser | Directive 74/61/EEC | ||
| 14. | Protective steering | Directive 74/297/EEC | ||
| 15. | Seat strength | Directive 74/408/EEC | ||
| 16. | Exterior projections | Directive 74/483/EEC | ||
| 17. | Speedometer and reverse gear | Directive 75/443/EEC | ||
| 18. | Plates (statutory) | Directive 76/114/EEC | ||
| 19. | Seat-belt anchorages | Directive 76/115/EEC | ||
| 20. | Installation of lighting and light signalling devices | Directive 76/756/EEC | ||
| 21. | Retro reflectors | Directive 76/757/EEC | ||
| 22. | End-outline, front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lamps | Directive 76/758/EEC | ||
| 23. | Direction indicators | Directive 76/759/EEC | ||
| 24. | Rear registration plate lamps | Directive 76/760/EEC | ||
| 25. | Headlamps (including bulbs) | Directive 76/761/EEC | ||
| 26. | Front fog lamps | Directive 76/762/EEC | ||
| 27. | Towing hooks | Directive 77/389/EEC | ||
| 28. | Rear fog lamps | Directive 77/538/EEC | ||
| 29. | Reversing lamps | Directive 77/539/EEC | ||
| 30. | Parking lamps | Directive 77/540/EEC | ||
| 31. | Seat-belts and restraint systems | Directive 77/541/EEC | ||
| 32. | Forward vision | Directive 77/649/EEC | ||
| 33. | Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators | Directive 78/316/EEC | ||
| 34. | Defrost/demist | Directive 78/317/EEC | ||
| 35. | Wash/wipe | Directive 78/318/EEC | ||
| 36. | Heating systems | Directive 2001/56/EC | ||
| 37. | Wheel guards | Directive 78/549/EEC | ||
| 38. | Head restraints | Directive 78/932/EEC | ||
| 39. | CO 2 emissions/Fuel consumption | Directive 80/1268/EEC | ||
| 40. | Engine power | Directive 80/1269/EEC | ||
| 41. | Emissions (Euro IV and V) heavy-duty vehicles. | Directive 2005/55/EC | ||
| [F241a. | Emissions (Euro VI) heavy duty vehicles/access to information | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | ] | |
| 42. | Lateral protection | Directive 89/297/EEC | ||
| 43. | Spray-suppression systems | Directive 91/226/EEC | ||
| 44. | Masses and dimensions (cars) | Directive 92/21/EEC | ||
| 45. | Safety glazing | Directive 92/22/EEC | ||
| 46. | Tyres | Directive 92/23/EEC | ||
| 47. | Speed limitation devices | Directive 92/24/EEC | ||
| 48. | Masses and dimensions (other than vehicles referred to in item 44) | Directive 97/27/EC | ||
| 49. | External projections of cabs | Directive 92/114/EEC | ||
| 50. | Couplings | Directive 94/20/EC | ||
| 51. | Flammability | Directive 95/28/EC | ||
| 52. | Buses and coaches | Directive 2001/85/EC | ||
| 53. | Frontal impact | Directive 96/79/EC | ||
| 54. | Side impact | Directive 96/27/EC | ||
| 56. | Vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods | Directive 98/91/EC | ||
| 57. | Front under-run protection | Directive 2000/40/EC | ||
| [F358. | Pedestrian protection | Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 | ] | |
| 59. | Recyclability | Directive 2005/64/EC | ||
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| 61. | Air-conditioning systems | Directive 2006/40/EC | ||
| [F562. | Hydrogen system | Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 | ] | |
| [F663. | General safety | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 | ] | |
| [F763.1 | Gear shift indicators | (EU) No 65/2012 | ] | |
Textual Amendments
F2 Inserted by Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information and amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 80/1269/EEC, 2005/55/EC and 2005/78/EC (Text with EEA relevance).
F3 Substituted by Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 2005/66/EC (Text with EEA relevance).
F4 Deleted by Regulation (EC) No 78/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 2003/102/EC and 2005/66/EC (Text with EEA relevance).
F5 Inserted by Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC (Text with EEA relevance).
Textual Amendments
F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2008 of 7 October 2008 replacing Annexes I, III, IV, VI, VII, XI and XV to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance).
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